GALLO
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Job Req ID:106355 Job Type: Full-time Work Category: Onsite Application Close Date: 11/30/2025 Sponsorship: Not Available Compensation: $23.00 - $27.50 Duration: June - December 2026 (6 months) Important Information
- Applications will not be reviewed until the application close date. Candidates must be available for the entire duration of the internship program (July - December 2026). Gallo Privacy Policy We are GALLO We're a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, recognized as a Glassdoor "Best Places to Work." We have 130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We are home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. (Barefoot Wine & High Noon) and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America. View our Corporate Values and Mission Statement here. What you’ll do
Join us in the heart of innovation in grape cultivation, winemaking, and distillation. As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in crafting wines and spirits, collaborating with industry experts to support essential production practices and pioneering research projects. Our production sites produce nearly 100 million cases annually, reflecting a commitment to research and continuous improvement. Our team has a long history of awards and leadership in wine and spirits innovation. Our internship program offers a five- to six-month immersive experience at one of our production sites, beginning in early to mid-summer and extending through the harvest into late fall. Interns receive comprehensive technical training and professional development, contribute to corporate initiatives and research projects, and lead their own project to present to management at the internship culmination. We welcome interns from diverse academic backgrounds including Enology, Food Science, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, and Microbiology. Placement Opportunities: Winemaking Interns
assist with production winemaking at commercial scale at wineries in Modesto, Fresno, Livingston or Lodi, CA; or Canandaigua, NY. Research Winemaking Interns
assist with small-lot production (10 gallons to 1,000 gallons) at Modesto, Livingston, or Healdsburg, CA. Spirits Distillation Interns
assist with commercial production of brandy, whiskey, rum, flavored vodkas, hard seltzers, and other spirits at Modesto, Livingston, or Fresno, CA. WINEMAKING Locations: Modesto, Fresno, Livingston, and Lodi, CA. Interns will learn from winemakers responsible for table wines, sparkling wines, flavored wines and other beverages. What you will do Participate in product evaluations and trials including sample acquisition, production practices and fermentation monitoring. Participate in wine tasting and sensory evaluation. Perform fining, blending and other winemaking trials. Participate in the production, sensory evaluation and bottling of commercial wines and beverages. RESEARCH WINEMAKING Locations: Modesto, Livingston, and Healdsburg, CA Interns assist in all aspects of small-lot wine production in our Modesto (10-gallon), Livingston (600-gallon), or Healdsburg (600-gallon) research wineries, producing over 500 wines per season. They work hands-on from grape crush to bottling and gain experience with a wide range of wine styles and varieties. What you will do Grape receiving, crushing, and pressing. Fermentation monitoring, filtration, ingredient additions, and post-fermentation treatments. Assist with bench, pilot, and plant-scale experiments, including recording and documenting data. Participate in wine tasting and sensory evaluation. SPIRITS DISTILLATION Locations: Modesto, Livingston and Fresno, CA This internship provides hands-on learning from experienced distillers producing a variety of spirits. What you will do Manage bench-scale trials to solve current production issues. Evaluate process improvements in making and managing our spirits portfolio. Monitor fermentation and distillation facilities during harvest. Participate in spirits tasting and sensory evaluation. What You’ll Need Currently enrolled or recently graduated with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or Engineering (Business or social sciences degrees are not eligible). Available for the entire duration of the internship program area(s) of interest. Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and reliable vehicle (if applicable). Motor vehicle check will be conducted; may require a state driver's license within 30 days of hire. Travel to varying winery locations up to 10% of the time. Reliable transportation to and from work. Lift and move up to 40 lbs when necessary. Ability to work at heights (up to 50 feet) on tanks when necessary. Must be 21 years of age. Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary. Strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills. Good oral and written communication skills. To view a full job description, please note details are in the posting. Our Benefits & Perks
We are committed to competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports well-being. Benefits depend on work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more. Additional information will be provided before your first interview. The Fine Print
The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future. Compensation will be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and alignment with market data. This position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or tasting room tip pools, as applicable. This position will be based on-site with no telecommuting option. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance. Postings are open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and external candidates for a minimum of 3 days where applicable. Gallo is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination. We also comply with applicable laws regarding off-duty conduct and background checks. If you need accommodation during the recruiting process, please contact 209.341.7000. Gallo participates in the E-Verify program as required.
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Job Req ID:106355 Job Type: Full-time Work Category: Onsite Application Close Date: 11/30/2025 Sponsorship: Not Available Compensation: $23.00 - $27.50 Duration: June - December 2026 (6 months) Important Information
- Applications will not be reviewed until the application close date. Candidates must be available for the entire duration of the internship program (July - December 2026). Gallo Privacy Policy We are GALLO We're a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, recognized as a Glassdoor "Best Places to Work." We have 130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We are home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. (Barefoot Wine & High Noon) and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America. View our Corporate Values and Mission Statement here. What you’ll do
Join us in the heart of innovation in grape cultivation, winemaking, and distillation. As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in crafting wines and spirits, collaborating with industry experts to support essential production practices and pioneering research projects. Our production sites produce nearly 100 million cases annually, reflecting a commitment to research and continuous improvement. Our team has a long history of awards and leadership in wine and spirits innovation. Our internship program offers a five- to six-month immersive experience at one of our production sites, beginning in early to mid-summer and extending through the harvest into late fall. Interns receive comprehensive technical training and professional development, contribute to corporate initiatives and research projects, and lead their own project to present to management at the internship culmination. We welcome interns from diverse academic backgrounds including Enology, Food Science, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, and Microbiology. Placement Opportunities: Winemaking Interns
assist with production winemaking at commercial scale at wineries in Modesto, Fresno, Livingston or Lodi, CA; or Canandaigua, NY. Research Winemaking Interns
assist with small-lot production (10 gallons to 1,000 gallons) at Modesto, Livingston, or Healdsburg, CA. Spirits Distillation Interns
assist with commercial production of brandy, whiskey, rum, flavored vodkas, hard seltzers, and other spirits at Modesto, Livingston, or Fresno, CA. WINEMAKING Locations: Modesto, Fresno, Livingston, and Lodi, CA. Interns will learn from winemakers responsible for table wines, sparkling wines, flavored wines and other beverages. What you will do Participate in product evaluations and trials including sample acquisition, production practices and fermentation monitoring. Participate in wine tasting and sensory evaluation. Perform fining, blending and other winemaking trials. Participate in the production, sensory evaluation and bottling of commercial wines and beverages. RESEARCH WINEMAKING Locations: Modesto, Livingston, and Healdsburg, CA Interns assist in all aspects of small-lot wine production in our Modesto (10-gallon), Livingston (600-gallon), or Healdsburg (600-gallon) research wineries, producing over 500 wines per season. They work hands-on from grape crush to bottling and gain experience with a wide range of wine styles and varieties. What you will do Grape receiving, crushing, and pressing. Fermentation monitoring, filtration, ingredient additions, and post-fermentation treatments. Assist with bench, pilot, and plant-scale experiments, including recording and documenting data. Participate in wine tasting and sensory evaluation. SPIRITS DISTILLATION Locations: Modesto, Livingston and Fresno, CA This internship provides hands-on learning from experienced distillers producing a variety of spirits. What you will do Manage bench-scale trials to solve current production issues. Evaluate process improvements in making and managing our spirits portfolio. Monitor fermentation and distillation facilities during harvest. Participate in spirits tasting and sensory evaluation. What You’ll Need Currently enrolled or recently graduated with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or Engineering (Business or social sciences degrees are not eligible). Available for the entire duration of the internship program area(s) of interest. Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and reliable vehicle (if applicable). Motor vehicle check will be conducted; may require a state driver's license within 30 days of hire. Travel to varying winery locations up to 10% of the time. Reliable transportation to and from work. Lift and move up to 40 lbs when necessary. Ability to work at heights (up to 50 feet) on tanks when necessary. Must be 21 years of age. Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary. Strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills. Good oral and written communication skills. To view a full job description, please note details are in the posting. Our Benefits & Perks
We are committed to competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports well-being. Benefits depend on work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more. Additional information will be provided before your first interview. The Fine Print
The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future. Compensation will be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and alignment with market data. This position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or tasting room tip pools, as applicable. This position will be based on-site with no telecommuting option. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance. Postings are open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and external candidates for a minimum of 3 days where applicable. Gallo is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination. We also comply with applicable laws regarding off-duty conduct and background checks. If you need accommodation during the recruiting process, please contact 209.341.7000. Gallo participates in the E-Verify program as required.
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